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GA SR881
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Valencia Seay
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee composed of five Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, with one designated as chairperson
- Charges the committee with studying the technology gap among seniors, noting that only 54% of Americans over 65 have Internet access, dropping to about one-third for those 77 and older
- Addresses disparities in seniors' access to electronic health records (only 28% have full access) and ability to email providers (only 15%), with the gap being greater among lower-income seniors
- Authorizes committee members to receive interim legislative committee allowances for up to three days, with a possible two additional days approved by the President of the Senate, funded from Senate appropriations
- Requires any report of findings and recommended legislation to be submitted by December 31, 2014, at which point the committee stands abolished
Legislative Description
Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/18/2014
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